Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Reclining sensor
Description
- The reclining motor is installed to the seatback assembly.
- The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
reclining is operated.
- The driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the
reclining amount of the seat.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
- Select "RECLN PULSE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
- Check reclining sensor signal under the following conditions

Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR SIGNAL
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Read voltage signal between driver seat control unit harness
connector and ground with oscilloscope.

2. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit and reclining motor.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness
connector and reclining motor harness connector.

- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and
ground

3. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY

- Connect driver seat control unit.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between reclining motor harness connector and
ground.

4. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver seat control unit.
- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness
connector and reclining motor harness connector.

- Check continuity between driver seat control unit harness connector and
ground.
5. CHECK RECLINING SENSOR GROUND

- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check continuity between reclining motor harness connector and
ground

Description
The sliding sensor is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when sliding
is performed.
The driver seat control unit counts the p ...
Description
The lifting sensor (front) is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
lifting (front) is operated.
The driver seat contro ...
Other materials:
Power supply and ground circuit
BCM
BCM : Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to BCS-67,
"Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check if the following BCM fuses or fusible link are
blown.
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect B ...
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened
in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
Do not use a clean ...
Thermostat and thermostat housing
Removal and Installation
Gasket
Thermostat assembly (water inlet)
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
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